Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef cubes (stew meat)
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) beef broth
  • 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 medium carrots, cut small
  • 4 medium potatoes, cut small
  • 2 c. fresh mushrooms
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 c. Burgundy wine

Method

  • In Dutch oven, brown beef in oil.
  • Pour off fat, add broth, wine, tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours.
  • Add carrots, potatoes and mushrooms and cook 30 minutes more.
  • Gradually blend water with cornstarch and slowly stir into sauce.
  • Cook, stirring, until thickens.